Akhil Krishnan
Bengaluru
Summary
Multidisciplinary bioscience professional with a strong passion for science communication and over two years of experience in content creation and digital engagement. Brings over five years of experience in academia and three years in the pharmaceutical industry. A published author of seven peer-reviewed journal articles and an experienced collaborator in grant proposal writing. Proven leadership in editorial initiatives, mentoring young scientists, and translating complex research into accessible, engaging content.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Researcher & Consultant
NutriDocs
06.2023 - Current
- Led content creation initiatives and translated complex research.
- Directed editorial content for outreach in health and wellness ventures
Associate Scientific Manager, Analytical Development Team, R&D
Biocon Biologics Limited
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed scientific reports and contributed to regulatory scientific communication.
Principal Scientist, Analytical Development Team, R&D
Biocon Biologics Limited
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Drafted technical documents and cross-functional communication in research projects
Senior /Junior Research Fellow, Nanomedicine Research Group
ICT Mumbai
04.2013 - 03.2019
- Authored peer-reviewed research articles in nanomedicine to advance scientific knowledge.
- Conducted advanced research projects, contributing significantly to field of nanomedicine.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary publications and proposals to enhance collaboration among researchers.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings and provided input on project development.
- Mentored Bachelor’s and Master’s students during thesis projects to foster academic development.
Education
Ph.D. - Green Technology
Institute of Chemical Technology
Mumbai01.2019
Integrated M.Tech - Bioengineering & Medical Nanotechnology
SASTRA Deemed University
Thanjavur01.2012
Skills
- Academic and scientific publishing
- Manuscript and proposal writing
- Literature review and data synthesis
- Peer review process understanding
- Content creation for broad audiences
- Team collaboration and mentorship
- Adaptability and continuous learning
- Technical documentation
- Scientific software proficiency
Accomplishments
- Authored/co-authored 7 peer-reviewed journal articles; first author on multiple interdisciplinary studies.
- Editor, departmental magazine 'INVIVO5ʼ at SASTRA University.
- Co-authored successful research proposal securing ₹56 lakh grant.
Selected Research Publications
- Proton play in the formation of low molecular weight chitosan (LWCS) by hydrolyzing chitosan with a carbon-based solid acid., R. Akhil Krishnan
- Pranjal Deshmukh, Siddharth Agarwal, Poorvi Purohit, Deepa Dhoble, Prashant Waske, Dileep Khandekar, Ratnesh Jain, and Prajakta Dandekar, Carbohydrate Polymers, 151, 417-425, 2016, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2016.05.082
- Protective nature of low molecular weight chitosan in a Chitosan-Amphotericin B nanocomplex - A physicochemical study., R. Akhil Krishnan, Tejal Pant, Suchitra Sankaranarayanan, Jonas Stenberg, Ratnesh Jain, and Prajakta Dandekar, Materials Science and Engineering: C, 93, 472-482, 2018, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2018.08.016
- Synthesis of zinc oxide nanostructures using orange peel oil for fabricating chitosan-zinc oxide composite films and their antibacterial activity., R. Akhil Krishnan, Omkar Mhatre, Siddhant Prabhu, Jay Sheth, Ratnesh Jain, and Prajakta Dandekar, Journal of Polymer Research, 27, 206, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10965-020-2033-9
Languages
- English, Full Professional Proficiency
- Hindi, Professional Working Proficiency
- Malayalam/Tamil, Native/Bilingual
References
Available upon request
Professional Affiliations Awards
- RSC-ICT Best poster award
- Best Poster Award - Asia Pacific Chitin & Chitosan Symposium
- DAE-BRNS Junior Research Fellowship
- UGC-SAP Fellowship for Ph.D. research, ICT Mumbai
- Secretary, VORTEX Chemfest, ICT Mumbai
- IAS-INSA-IISc Summer Research Fellowship
- Finalist at Young Innovator Award, Bioprocessing India Conference.
Editorial Publication Activities
Available upon request
Timeline
Senior Researcher & Consultant
NutriDocs
06.2023 - Current
Associate Scientific Manager, Analytical Development Team, R&D
Biocon Biologics Limited
07.2022 - 06.2023
Principal Scientist, Analytical Development Team, R&D
Biocon Biologics Limited
08.2019 - 07.2022
Senior /Junior Research Fellow, Nanomedicine Research Group
ICT Mumbai
04.2013 - 03.2019
Ph.D. - Green Technology
Institute of Chemical Technology
Integrated M.Tech - Bioengineering & Medical Nanotechnology
SASTRA Deemed University